Narrative

relationship

The phrase the lovely couple is used broadly to describe a romantic pair regarded as affectionate, compatible, and admired by others. This evergreen explainer clarifies who is r...

language-and-communication

The phrase "when the old man died" commonly appears in literature, film, family histories, and everyday conversation to mark a turning point or an ending. In a literal sense, it...

science-communication

When MythBusters concluded, many of the myths it tested did not die. A myth that died on the show can nevertheless persist in public belief because memory is reconstructive, soc...